Minnesota Studies in International Development: Senegal
Region: Sub-Sarahan AfricaCountry: Senegal
City: Dakar & other sites
Language: French
Term: Fall-Spring
Semesters of language study required: 4 Semesters of French; Wolof Suggested
Sponsoring Institution: University of Minnesota: Learning Abroad Center
Notes:
Senegal has long been seen as a crossroads where black African, Islamic, and European civilizations have met, clashed, and blended. Today it is still seen as a bridge between Africa and the West; yet it is also a place where Senegalese people remain deeply attached to traditional values and cultures. This program is based in Dakar, Senegal's cosmopolitan capital, with internship sites scattered throughout the country.
All classes are taught by local faculty. Students take French and Wolof language classes, and 4 interdisciplinary courses that address development issues in Senegal. A community-based internship add an experiential component to the program.
Approved for African Studies Majors, or by petition for students with Africa-related majors. For more information, see MSID Senegal, or contact Kathleen McDermott